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Suddenly, Last Summer (Blu-ray)

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Suddenly, Last Summer casts three of Hollywood’s most iconic talents (Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift) in a daring and often delirious mix of lurid drama and Gothic horror. Sensational and wildly controversial at the time of its release, Suddenly, Last Summer now stands as a classic – and stills packs a provocative punch.

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Elizabeth Taylor and Katharine Hepburn star in this 1950s drama based on Tennessee Williams' play. After witnessing her cousin's death while travelling with him in Europe, Catherine Holly (Taylor) suffers a mental breakdown and is confined to a mental institution in New Orleans. Her aunt, Violet Venable (Hepburn), attempts to persuade neurosurgeon Dr Cukrowicz (Montgomery Clift) to perform a lobotomy on Catherine in order to end her hallucinations and prevent her from revealing the truth about her son's death.

Extras
  • 4K restoration from the original negative
  • Original mono audio
  • Joseph L Mankiewicz Interview (1990, 10 mins): the renowned filmmaker discusses his career in a segment from the French TV series Cinéma cinémas
  • Elizabeth Taylor on Montgomery Clift (1966, 2 mins): the celebrated actress pays tribute to her friend and co-star shortly after his tragic death in July 1966
  • Gary Raymond on 'Suddenly, Last Summer' (2018): a new interview with the versatile British actor
  • About Last Summer (2018, 16 mins): second assistant editor John Crome shares his experience of making Suddenly, Last Summer
  • Remembering Last Summer (2018, 3 mins): continuity supervisor Elaine Schreyeck recalls working with Mankiewicz, Hepburn and Clift
  • The Predator and the Prey (2017, 26 mins): critic and film historian Michel Ciment examines the film's production and explores its complex themes and concerns
  • Isolated music and effects track
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Trailer commentary with Dan Ireland (2013, 3 mins): a short critical appreciation
  • Image gallery: on-set photography, publicity stills and promotional materials
Additional Information
More Information
SKU 5060697920833
Catalogue Number PHIBD075
Product contents 1 disc
Year 1959
Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Format Blu-Ray
Publisher(s) Powerhouse Films
Colour Black and white
Language(s) English
Running time 110 mins
Blu-ray region A, B, C
Certificate 15
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